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Upper extremity anomalies are the second most common type of congenital malformations. Approximately 1% to 3% of newborns are born with congenital anomalies, and among them, roughly 10% have upper...
The incidence of high-pressure injection injuries is increasing with the development of industry and use of injectors. Although high-pressure injection injuries are relatively rare, they commonly lead to complications such...
Purpose: Complex traumatic upper extremity injuries often require microvascular free tissue transfer for adequate soft tissue coverage or functional reconstruction. The need for rapid coverage is acknowledged, but the optimal...
Purpose: This retrospective study aimed to identify factors influencing hand flexor tendon rerupture and to develop preventive strategies for patients who have undergone hand flexor tendon repair.
Methods: In total, 287...
This report presents the case of a 23-year-old man with bilateral distal one-third radial shaft fractures and associated distal radioulnar joint disruption, known as Galeazzi fractures, resulting from a fall...
Purpose: A diaphyseal simple transverse fracture (DSTF) of the upper extremity (UE) requires direct anatomical reduction and absolute stability. No standard efficient method exists for reducing and maintaining a DSTF,...
Eccrine spiradenomas are rare benign adnexal tumors that originate from the eccrine glands. They mainly arise in the head, neck, and upper trunk of young adults and are sometimes accompanied...